Monthly Archives: May 2014

Feeding mice an immunity-boosting probiotic appears to ease autism-like symptoms finds a study led by researchers at the California Institute of Technology. Scientists used a technique called maternal immune activation in pregnant mice to induce autism-like behavior and neurological...

According to a study by Vanderbilt University researchers, children with autism learn better social skills when their peers invite them to play. More than 30 peer interactions were studied in children ages 8 to 12 on a real playground...